Turkey Visa for UAE Residents

Are you a resident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) planning to visit Turkey?

If so, perhaps you’re attracted by the cultural jewels of Istanbul, including the Hagia Sophia basilica and Topkapi Palace Museum. Alternatively, maybe you intend to enjoy the luxurious sandy beaches of Antalya on the famed Turquoise Coast.

Wherever you want to go in this beautiful country that bridges Europe and Asia, first you’ll need to organise your travel documentation.

Fortunately, UAE citizens are eligible for what’s known as Turkey’s e-Visa (Electronic Visa). This is an online method to apply for your tourist pass using any internet-connected device, and you receive your approved visa by email.

Once you obtain your eVisa, it’s valid for 180 days from the date of issue. It enables you to visit for up to 90 days and it’s Multiple Entry, which means you can enter and exit this country as you please during this time period. This is handy if you perhaps want to visit bordering countries such as Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan or Iran!

The requirements to obtain your Turkey visa from the UAE are simple. You just need a passport that’s valid for at least 60 days from when you’ll exit your destination and 1 blank page in your passport.

Please note that you’re eligible to travel here if you’re a citizen of the UAE. If you’re a resident of the UAE yet hold a passport from another country, then your eligibility will depend on your nationality. You can find out more by entering your nationality and destination into the form on the right of this article. On this page, we’ll look at the Turkey eVisa for UAE citizens.

Find out everything you need to know about the Turkish eVisa below, and apply with Byevisa today!

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e-Visa for Turkey From the UAE Versus a Paper Visa

The advantages of acquiring an Electronic Visa over a traditional paper visa are clear.

You can apply from your computer, tablet or smartphone wherever you are. You need only enter some straightforward personal and passport details into our form and, once your application is approved, your validated eVisa arrives in your email inbox. Then you just print the travel pass to show the border officials when you arrive.

So, unlike with a traditional paper visa, there’s no need to journey a potentially long way to visit your nearest Turkish embassy or consulate, wait in long queues, or fill in forms by hand. The eVisa saves you time and energy to focus on planning the fun parts of your trip!

Turkey Visa Requirements for UAE Residents

The Turkey visa requirements from the UAE are as follows:

• Your passport must have at least 60 days’ validity remaining from your planned exit date.
• Your passport must have at least 1 blank page for the Turkish border officials to stamp.
• If you’re visiting from a country at risk of yellow fever, you must be vaccinated first. You can find out if this applies to you on the World Health Organisation (WHO) website.

All your travel companions require their own eVisa, including children. This is the case even if your children are listed on your passport as the parent.

Also, please note that the e-Visa is only valid for tourism or short business trips, such as visiting a company or attending a conference. If you intend to find work here or immigrate permanently, you’ll require an alternative entry permit. Consult your nearest embassy for more details.

How to Apply for a Turkey Visa From the UAE

To apply for your Turkish eVisa with Byevisa, just click on the ‘Apply For eVisa Now’ button on this page and enter the following details in our form:

• Your arrival date.
• Your full name.
• Your birth date.
• Your place of birth.
• Your passport number.
• Your passport’s issue and expiry dates.
• Your email address, for us to send you your travel permit.
• Your phone number, in case we need to contact you.
• Your address.
• Your country of residence.

Once you’ve entered these details, you pay for your application. You can do so either by debit card, credit card or PayPal. Then click ‘Submit’. Once your application is approved, your valid travel pass will arrive in your email inbox, ready for you to print and take with you to Turkey!